Medical Emergencies Unit 9: Endocrine Emergencies

What diabetic emergency has sudden onset, coma, syncope, cold clammy skin, dialated pupils, and fast irregular pulse

The heredity autoimmune disorder whereby the individual has an increased level of thyroid hormoe production is known as

Which diabetic emergency is has tachypnea, Kussmals breathing, nausea, blurred vision, fruity odor on breath?

What thyroid condition has weight gain, cold intolerance, dry skin, mental and physical slowing, and constipation

A result of 115 mg/dL on a fasting plasma glucose test would indicate

What causes the gangrene that is often associated with diabetic patients?

All of the following are causes of primary adrenal insufficiency except one. Which one is the exception?

diabetic emergency that has kussmal respiration, coma, dry mouth, thirst, blurred vision, fruity odor, weak rapid pulse

What treatment is needed for diabetic ketoacidosis emergency?

All of the following are medications often prescribed for type 2 diabetes except one. what one is the exception?

What is the diabetic emergency that is often seen in institutionalized indiziduals?

Which type of diabetes is unable to produce sufficient amount of insulin or to properly use the insulin that is produced

Which of the following is a sign of thyroid storm?

Which type of diabetes is characterized by glucose intolerance with initial onset during pregnancy?

All of the following are symptoms of hypoglycemia in a diabetic patient except one. Which one is the exception?

The test used to measure a diabetics average glucose level over the past three months is

All of the following are oral complications associated with diabetes except one. Which one is the exception?

Which type of diabetes disappears after pregnancy but can return years later?

The most common medication a patient would take for hypothyroidism is

The emergent condition arising from severe hypothyroidism is

Type 2 diabetes is managed by diet, oral medication, and injectable medications

The most accepted method for treating hyperthyroidism is

What thyroid disease has weight loss, nervousness, insomnia, exophthalmos, tremors, increased sweating, rapid heart rate

aathe dental office is very stressful for a patient taking corticosteroids. the likelihood of adrenal crisis is increase

Treatment modification for the dentalphobic patient with history of lupus erythematosus who takes corticosteroids daily

All of the following are strategies for managing thyroid storm except one. Which one is the exception?

Which of the following is a sign of adrenal crisis?

A patient suffering from adrenal crisis is in need of

Hypothyroidism is characterized by

Which is the most important vital sign to monitor in a patient suspected of adrenal crisis?

Which type of diabetes have absolute lack of circulating insulin and is dependent on supplemental insulin?

Which thyroid emergency is characterized by deterioration of patients mental state and hypothermia

If gestational diabetes is left untreated it can cause significant ____ disturbances to the fetus?

An absolute lack of circulating insulin is characteristic of which condition?

What is the most common medication prescribed for patients with adrenal insufficiency

All of the following are treatment management strategies for myxedema coma except

All of the following are likely to trigger an adrenal crisis in patients who suffer from adreanl insufficiency except?

Which thyroid emergency has fever, GI symptoms, tachycardia, increase systolic blood pressure, widened pulse pressure